2012 Reader Poll: Bresset wins female mountain biker category

Julie Bresset (BH - SR Suntour - Peisey Vallandry) rode to a stellar 2012 season and captured not only two important gold medals but also the most votes for Female Mountain Biker of the Year from Cyclingnews' readers. The first-year elite cross country racer received 3,031 votes or 20.56% of those cast.

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2012 Female mountain biker of the year
#Rider Name (Country) TeamResult
1Julie Bresset20.56%
2Rachel Atherton18.25%
3Georgia Gould17.52%
4Gunn-Rita Dahle Flesja15.05%
5Catharine Pendrel11.01%
6Annika Langvad5.41%
7Alexandra Engen3.79%
8Anneke Beerten3.72%
9Emmeline Ragot2.58%
10Morgane Charre2.13%

Sue George is an editor at Cyclingnews.  She coordinates all of the site's mountain bike race coverage and assists with the road, 'cross and track coverage.